Little Rock, AR vs North Little Rock, AR

North Little Rock is moderately more affordable than Little Rock, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Little Rock scores 82 compared to 76 for North Little Rock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Little Rock can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Little Rock is $1,067/month compared to $1,028/month in North Little Rock — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North Little Rock is more affordable at $169,500 median vs $221,200.

Median household income in Little Rock is $60,583 compared to $51,236 in North Little Rock (+18.2%). While Little Rock is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Little Rock spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24.1% in North Little Rock.